{"product_id":"microplane-professional-avocado-tool","title":"Microplane Professional Avocado Tool","description":"\u003c!-- === PRODUCT DESCRIPTION HTML === --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\nbody {\n  font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, sans-serif;\n  line-height: 1.6;\n  color: #333;\n  font-size: 16px;\n  margin: 0;\n  padding: 0;\n}\n\n.page-wrapper {\n  width: 100%;\n  margin: 0;\n  padding: 0;\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n}\n\nh2 {\n  color: #2c5530;\n  font-size: 22px;\n  margin-top: 20px;\n  margin-bottom: 15px;\n}\n\nh3 {\n  color: #2c5530;\n  font-size: 18px;\n  margin-top: 20px;\n  margin-bottom: 15px;\n}\n\nh4 {\n  color: #2c5530;\n  font-size: 16px;\n  margin-top: 15px;\n  margin-bottom: 10px;\n}\n\np {\n  margin-bottom: 15px;\n}\n\nul {\n  padding-left: 20px;\n  margin-bottom: 15px;\n}\n\nli {\n  margin: 8px 0;\n}\n\na {\n  color: #2c5530;\n  text-decoration: underline;\n}\n\n.tldr-box {\n  background: #f8f9fa;\n  border-left: 4px solid #2c5530;\n  padding: 15px;\n  border-radius: 5px;\n  margin-bottom: 15px;\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  width: 100%;\n}\n\n.jump-links {\n  background: #e8f5e8;\n  border: 1px solid #2c5530;\n  padding: 15px;\n  border-radius: 5px;\n  text-align: center;\n  margin: 15px 0;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  width: 100%;\n}\n\n.jump-links a {\n  margin: 0 8px;\n  white-space: nowrap;\n}\n\n.qa-box {\n  background: #f0f8ff;\n  border-left: 4px solid #4169E1;\n  padding: 15px;\n  border-radius: 8px;\n  margin: 20px 0;\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  width: 100%;\n}\n\n.specs-box {\n  background: #f8f9fa;\n  padding: 15px;\n  border-radius: 5px;\n  margin: 15px 0;\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  width: 100%;\n}\n\n.trust-box {\n  background: #e8f5e8;\n  border: 1px solid #2c5530;\n  padding: 15px;\n  border-radius: 8px;\n  margin: 15px 0;\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  width: 100%;\n}\n\n.trust-box ul {\n  list-style: none;\n  padding-left: 0;\n}\n\n.trust-box li {\n  color: #2c5530;\n  font-weight: 500;\n  margin: 8px 0;\n}\n\n.care-box {\n  background: #f8f9fa;\n  padding: 15px;\n  border-radius: 5px;\n  margin: 15px 0;\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  width: 100%;\n}\n\ndetails {\n  margin-bottom: 15px;\n  border: 1px solid #ddd;\n  border-radius: 5px;\n  padding: 15px;\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  width: 100%;\n}\n\n.qa-box details {\n  border: 1px solid #4169E1;\n  background: white;\n}\n\nsummary {\n  font-weight: bold;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  color: #2c5530;\n  font-size: 16px;\n  padding: 5px 0;\n  min-height: 44px;\n  display: flex;\n  align-items: center;\n}\n\ndetails p {\n  margin-top: 10px;\n  margin-bottom: 0;\n  line-height: 1.6;\n}\n\n.spec-row {\n  padding: 8px 0;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\n}\n\n.spec-row:last-child {\n  border-bottom: none;\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .jump-links {\n    font-size: 12px;\n  }\n\n  .jump-links a {\n    display: inline-block;\n    margin: 5px;\n  }\n\n  h2 {\n    font-size: 20px;\n  }\n\n  h3 {\n    font-size: 17px;\n  }\n}\n\n@media (min-width: 768px) {\n  h2 {\n    font-size: 28px;\n    margin-top: 30px;\n  }\n\n  h3 {\n    font-size: 22px;\n    margin-top: 25px;\n  }\n\n  h4 {\n    font-size: 18px;\n    margin-top: 20px;\n  }\n\n  .tldr-box,\n  .qa-box,\n  .specs-box,\n  .trust-box,\n  .care-box {\n    padding: 20px;\n  }\n\n  .qa-box {\n    margin: 25px 0;\n  }\n\n  .trust-box {\n    margin: 20px 0;\n  }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tldr-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Microplane 3-in-1 Avocado Slicer cuts, cores, and scoops avocados in one tool, with a stainless steel blade, safe stone-removal detector, and integrated scoop - dishwasher safe at £21.95.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jump-links\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJump to:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"#qa\"\u003eQ\u0026amp;A\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"#specs\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"#care\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"#guarantees\"\u003eGuarantees\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"#faq\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMicroplane 3-in-1 Professional Avocado Slicer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicroplane's reputation was built on precision cutting. The brand started in the 1990s when an American woodworker adapted a Microplane woodworking rasp for kitchen use, finding it produced far finer results than any conventional grater. That insight - that the right blade geometry makes a meaningful difference to the result - is the foundation on which the brand's kitchen range was built. Their graters and zesters became a professional kitchen standard, and that same attention to blade quality runs through the avocado slicer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3-in-1 handles the three steps of avocado preparation that most cooks find awkward: halving the fruit safely without a chopping board wobble, removing the stone without a knife (which is the cause of a disproportionate number of kitchen injuries), and scooping the flesh cleanly from the skin without waste. The stainless steel blade splits the avocado in half; the small-toothed detector grips and twists the stone free; and the contoured integrated spoon follows the curve of the fruit to lift the flesh out in one clean movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless steel blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cuts avocados cleanly in half and slices pulp into strips or cubes; rust-resistant for long-term use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone-removal detector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small teeth grip the stone for safe removal with a simple twist - no knife required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated spoon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contoured to the shape of the fruit, scoops flesh cleanly from the skin with minimal waste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErgonomic soft-touch handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for comfortable grip and precise control during use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDishwasher safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full dishwasher compatibility for quick, straightforward cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree functions in one tool:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduces drawer clutter and simplifies prep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuited to anyone who eats avocados regularly and wants a safer, more efficient approach to preparation than improvising with a chef's knife and a spoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qa-box\" id=\"qa\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Customers Ask About the Microplane Avocado Slicer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this actually safer than using a knife for the stone?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stone-removal step is genuinely where avocado preparation goes wrong most often - driving a knife blade into a stone and then twisting is a well-documented cause of hand injuries, sometimes called \"avocado hand\" in A\u0026amp;E departments. The detector on this tool grips the stone with small teeth and removes it with a twist, keeping fingers away from any blade edge throughout the process. It is a more controlled and demonstrably safer method than the knife approach for most home cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I use this to dice the avocado in the skin, or only to slice it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe straight blade is designed to slice the pulp into strips or cubes once the avocado is halved - you can run it through the flesh in a grid pattern while it is still in the skin before scooping. The integrated spoon then lifts the pieces out cleanly. Microplane describe both strips and cubes as achievable, which covers most common uses: toast toppings, salads, and guacamole preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWill this work on avocados of different sizes?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tool is designed for standard avocado preparation, and the spoon is contoured to the general curve of the fruit. Very small cocktail avocados or unusually large varieties may not fit as neatly against the spoon contour, but for the Hass avocados that make up the majority of what is sold in UK supermarkets, the fit should be well suited. The cutting and coring functions work regardless of size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes it slice into individual pieces, or do I still need to separate them by hand?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade slices through the pulp, creating strips or a grid of cubes, but the pieces remain within the skin until the integrated spoon lifts them out. You will typically use the spoon to separate and scoop them rather than them falling apart individually - which is actually useful for keeping the pieces intact for presentation on toast or in salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this dishwasher safe including the blade section?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Microplane describe the full tool as dishwasher safe. As with any sharp-edged kitchen tool in the dishwasher, placing it in the cutlery basket blade-down is advisable to protect both the blade and anyone reaching into the basket after the cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-box\" id=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Microplane\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cutting, coring (stone removal), scooping\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel (rust-resistant)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ergonomic soft-touch\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avocado preparation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDishwasher safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 piece\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-row\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e £21.95\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"trust-box\" id=\"guarantees\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #2c5530; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eWhy Buy From Art of Living?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in Reigate in 1972, we've spent over five decades helping customers choose quality kitchen tools. We've been twice nominated for the Excellence in Housewares award for customer care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #2c5530; font-size: 16px; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003eOur Guarantees to You\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ No Quibble Returns - Even Used Items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Half-Price Accidental Damage Replacement (2 Years)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Price Match Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2c5530; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 500;\" href=\"https:\/\/aolcookshop.co.uk\/pages\/guarantee\"\u003eRead our full guarantee policy →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestions?\u003c\/strong\u003e Visit our \u003ca style=\"color: #2c5530; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/aolcookshop.co.uk\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact page\u003c\/a\u003e or call us on +44 1737 222996\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"care-box\" id=\"care\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Use Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing the blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place the avocado on a stable surface and run the blade around the fruit lengthways to halve it. Twist the two halves apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemoving the stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Press the toothed detector firmly against the stone and twist to grip and release it. Do not use a knife for this step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScooping the flesh:\u003c\/strong\u003e Run the integrated spoon between the flesh and the skin, following the curve of the fruit, to lift the pulp out cleanly. The blade can also be used to score the flesh into strips or a grid before scooping if you want pre-cut pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dishwasher safe. If handwashing, rinse under running water promptly after use - avocado flesh can dry and stick quickly. Take care around the blade edge when washing by hand. In the dishwasher, place blade-down in the cutlery basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store with the blade protected - a knife block slot, drawer insert, or the original packaging will prevent accidental contact with the blade edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I've used it and don't like it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReturn it anyway. Our no quibble guarantee covers used items - if it doesn't do what you wanted, we'll refund you. This applies even after you've used it in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow does the Half-Price Replacement guarantee work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValid for 2 years from purchase date. If you accidentally damage the slicer, we'll replace it at half the current retail price with proof of purchase and evidence of damage. Photos of the damage are acceptable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow long does delivery take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard delivery to mainland UK addresses can take up to 7 working days, but is usually 3-4, and is free for orders over £49. Next day delivery may be available for £9.95 on orders placed before 1pm Monday to Thursday, depending on your location and our stock levels. You can also collect from our shops in Cobham or Reigate, or our warehouse in Redhill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs there a Microplane manufacturer warranty on this product?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicroplane products typically carry a manufacturer's warranty - please check Microplane's current warranty terms for this specific product. Our own guarantees are separate from and additional to any manufacturer warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWill this price match against other retailers?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. If you've seen the identical Microplane 3-in-1 Avocado Slicer cheaper elsewhere, let us know. If it's in stock with our competitor on the day you contact us, we'll match the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- === META DESCRIPTION ===\nMicroplane 3-in-1 Avocado Slicer. Stainless steel blade cuts, stones and scoops avocados safely. Ergonomic soft-touch handle. Dishwasher safe. £21.95. 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